Frozen Chestnut Kernels
IQF frozen chestnut kernels for food processors, bakeries, and confectionery manufacturers.
Premium IQF Chestnut Kernels
Our frozen chestnut kernels are processed at peak harvest freshness. Each kernel is carefully peeled, blanched, and individually quick-frozen (IQF) to lock in flavor and texture. Perfect for bakeries, confectionery, and food processing.
Price range: $2,800 – $3,500 / ton (FOB Qingdao)
MOQ: 5 tons
Shelf life: 24 months at -18°C
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are IQF frozen chestnut kernels?
Peeled, individually quick frozen chestnut kernels — free-flowing (not block frozen), ready for production with no thawing or peeling labor. 18-24 months shelf life at -18°C.
What specifications do IQF kernels come in?
Kernel sizes 120-260 pcs/kg and up; defect rate ≤0.5% under our standard protocol; moisture 55-62%; available whole-kernel and broken grades for bakery vs puree applications.
Can you supply IQF kernels year-round?
Yes — kernels are frozen at harvest and held in 10,000-ton cold storage, decoupled from the fresh season. Forward contracts lock pricing.
Is IQF more expensive than fresh per usable kg?
FOB is roughly 2x fresh ($2,800-3,200/ton vs $1,150-1,400/ton), but fresh loses 25-35% to shell/skin plus peeling labor — for processors, IQF usually wins on total cost with 98%+ usable yield.